419 scam: Mrs Leslie Lunak <majeedsanjo@gmail.com> ATTENTION BENEFICIARY INSTRUCTION TO RELEASE YOUR FUND

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "million us dollars" (they want you to be blinded by the prospect of quick money, but the only money that ever changes hands in 419 scams is from you to the criminals)
- "certified bank draft" (Beware of any scheme that involves cashing checks or money orders and then wiring a portion of the funds somewhere - you'll be liable for the entire amount if the checks or money orders turn out to be fake, even after you have received and forwarded cash. If it's a lottery prize, remember that real lotteries do not pay large prizes by check. They wire the money directly to your bank account and you do not pay for that. Many scammers promise a large check only in order to then demand payment of courier fees for a fake courier service. )
- "fundstransfer@fastservice.com" (this email address has been used in a known scam)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: Mrs Leslie Lunak <majeedsanjo@gmail.com>
Reply-To: fundstransfer@fastservice.com
Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:05:33 +0800
Subject: ATTENTION BENEFICIARY INSTRUCTION TO RELEASE YOUR FUND

BankUnited Bank
2875S Ocean Blvd,
Palm Beach, FL 33480, USA
Email:- funds@fastservice.com

Note: Fund owner,

The US government in conjunction with the United Nations organization has
ordered us to deposit the amount of $5 million US dollars into your
account, the reason being that your name was one of the scam victims who
lost a lot of money to African and European scammers, you are hereby
advised to immediately stop everything you have between you and anyone on
the internet because you will end up for nothing in the end. Therefore,
there are four options for receiving your money.

(1) By bank to bank transfer
(2) Via internet banking
(3) With debit card
(4) By cheque/certified bank draft.

We are waiting for your immediate response with your details to enable this
bank to transfer your money immediately and provide you with a better
service.

First and last name....................
Home address..................
Age/Profession ...............
Valid phone number..............
Your country........
One of your ID cards........

Never forward money to anyone from Europe or Africa again for any reason.
The BankUnited Bank will immediately transfer your account once you
reconfirm your bank details. Finally, you are advised to respond to this
letter at the email address below: fundstransfer@fastservice.com

Congratulations.

Leslie N. Lunak
Financial director
Bank United, Inc.

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